A fire, reportedly caused by a short circuit, erupted at Galaxy Mall in Greater Noida, India. Amidst the panic, two individuals attempted to escape through the mall’s window. Onlookers outside the mall positioned soft objects like beds and cushions beneath the building, encouraging the trapped individuals to jump. One person eventually dropped from the third floor, sustaining severe injuries to the head and spinal cord, and is now in critical condition. While firefighters continue their efforts to extinguish the blaze, local sources indicate at least five people have been injured.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi issued a stern warning to the UK, Germany, and France, accusing them of making a “new strategic mistake” regarding Tehran’s nuclear program. In a social media post, Arakchi said, “Iran will give a tough and determined response to the violation of its rights,” criticizing the European trio for backing a resolution against Iran at the IAEA Board of Governors.
Arakchi condemned the move as baseless, recalling past disputes in 2005 which led to the expansion of Iran’s uranium enrichment. “Have these three really not learned any lessons in the last twenty years?” he said.
Meanwhile, the IAEA reported on May 31 that Iran’s 60% enriched uranium stockpile had grown from 274.8 kg in February to 408.6 kg by May 17. In response, the UK, Germany, and France are reportedly preparing to refer Iran’s file to the UN Security Council, which could activate the “snapback” mechanism and reimpose UN sanctions.
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